Supervisor Lab Section- Histology, Evening Shift

Job Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Monday through Friday, salary position with flexibility to adjust hours as needed to fill the needs of the Neuropathology lab. Possible rotating holidays and weekends.

JOB SUMMARY

The Laboratory Supervisor for the Neuropathology Core Laboratory plays a vital leadership role in ensuring high-quality diagnostic testing, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards. Reporting to the Core Laboratory Manager, this position provides day-to-day oversight of laboratory operations, including staff management, workflow coordination, quality control, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Supervisor serves as both a technical and administrative resource, guiding a team of laboratory professionals in the performance of complex testing procedures while ensuring adherence to CLIA, CAP, and other accrediting agency requirements.

This role requires a balance of hands-on technical expertise and leadership skills, including training and mentoring staff, monitoring performance, addressing workflow challenges, and fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability. The Supervisor will also participate in developing and implementing new laboratory procedures, evaluating equipment and methodologies, and maintaining rigorous quality assurance and safety standards. By promoting innovation, operational excellence, and professional development, the Laboratory Supervisor contributes to UT Southwestern’s mission of delivering world-class patient care and advancing medical research.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or in one of the chemicals, physical or biological sciences or related field.

5 years of experience as a Medical Technologist / CLSLIA with at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity. Must be qualified as a Technical Supervisor as defined by CLIA regulations.

(MT) MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP) Upon Hire or

(HTL) HISTOTECHNOLOGIST Upon Hire or

Histo technician Upon Hire or

Cytotechnologist Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :